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Rheumatic

usgb/ruˈmætɪk/Volume
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Disease ConnectionPlay
Understand that 'rheumatic' connects to specific health conditions affecting joints or muscles. SlideAfter her diagnosis, she learned several rheumatic conditions share similar symptoms.
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Not Always ChronicPlay
'Rheumatic' doesn't necessarily mean lifelong; some conditions may be temporary. SlideHis rheumatic stiffness improved dramatically with physical therapy.
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Emotional ImplicationsPlay
Rheumatic diseases often cause distress, recognizing this connotation may aid empathy in conversation. SlideShe discussed the emotional toll her rheumatic disease took on her family.